1 Samuel 14:7 cpdv — And his armor bearer said to him: “Do all that is pleasing to your soul. Go wherever you wish, and I will be with you,…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And his armor bearer said to him: “Do all that is pleasing to your soul. Go wherever you wish, and I will be with you, wherever you will choose.” "

— 1 Samuel 14:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 14 — Context

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Now there were, between the ascents along which Jonathan strove to cross to the garrison of the Philistines, rocks projecting from both sides, and, in the manner of teeth, boulders breaking out from one side and the other. The name of one was Shining, and the name of the other was Thorny.

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One boulder projected toward the north, opposite Michmash, and the other toward the south, opposite Gibeah.

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Then Jonathan said to the youth who bore his armor: “Come, let us go across to the garrison of these uncircumcised. And perhaps the Lord may act on our behalf. For it is not difficult for the Lord to save, either by many, or by few.”

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And his armor bearer said to him: “Do all that is pleasing to your soul. Go wherever you wish, and I will be with you, wherever you will choose.”

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And Jonathan said: “Behold, we will cross over to these men. And when we will be seen by them,

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if they have spoken to us in this way, ‘Stay until we come to you,’ let us stand still in our place, and not ascend to them.

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But if they will say, ‘Ascend to us,’ let us ascend. For the Lord has delivered them into our hands. This will be the sign to us.”

1 Samuel 14:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 14:7 say?
1 Samuel 14:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And his armor bearer said to him: “Do all that is pleasing to your soul. Go wherever you wish, and I will be with you, wherever you will choose.” ”
Where is 1 Samuel 14:7 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 14:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 14, verse 7.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 14:7.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 14:7 in?
1 Samuel 14:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 14:7?
1 Samuel 14:7 reads (CPDV): “And his armor bearer said to him: “Do all that is pleasing to your soul. Go wherever you wish, and I will be with you, wherever you will choose.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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